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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

I Am Tenacious

I don't give up easily. In fact, I'm a little on the obsessive side. And yes, that's probably putting it mildly. I just don't tend to let things, or more specifically -- ideas, go away.If you haven't already heard, I'm currently sidetracked by an injury. I got incredibly close to running my first marathon. But, I failed during the final stage. I have been knocked down. Have I given up? Oh, no no no -- quite the contrary. In fact, once I'm over this initial shock and disappointment, I suspect I'll do what I've always done. I'll use it as fuel.You see, I don't like being directed by anyone or anything that I can't do something. It will be important to prove (even if it's just to myself) that I can do whatever I choose. However, it will require a good deal of patience on my part. But I am persistent, unshakable, tough, resilient and tenacious.

If you get up one more time than you fall, you have made it through.

-- Chinese Proverb

Like this palm tree battered by the elements,I may bend, but I will not break.

I will stand, I will grow, I will thrive.I will heal.I will run.I am tenacious.Are you?

I am the same way when I get ideas. I can just never let them go, even if they sit on the back burner for a while they are never forgotten. You will heal and watch out you'll kill it when you get to your first marathon! !!

Choosing tenacious seems like the perfect word for you with your recent diagnosis of a stress fracture in your foot. I am so sorry you have missed out on your first marathon, and Chicago no less, but you will come back stronger. This is just a glitch and a way to test your mental strength. Having followed your blog for a while, it is clear you are not lacking in a strong will.